A Flooded City: Rethinking Infrastructure and Climate Resilience in Metro Atlanta

​As Metro Atlanta grows, so does its exposure to extreme weather and flooding. For a region of approximately 6.5 million people, the impacts extend far beyond flooded streets, affecting businesses, transportation, infrastructure, and human health.

​This dynamic panel will examine how Atlanta’s history of water and infrastructure has shaped today’s challenges and explore what it will take to build a more resilient future. The conversation will highlight innovative solutions and the critical role of community engagement, policy, infrastructure investment, and urban planning in reducing flood risk across the region.